Five years since Taliban took Afghanistan: Afghan Women in Ireland call for change
Afghanistan fell back into the hands of the Taliban five years ago, and an ultra-conservative rule has taken over. After taking power, the Taliban barred women and girls from secondary and higher education, restricted them from employment, freedom of expression, and movement outside their homes. Half of Afghan women now leave their homes only once […]
1 month ago
At least 250 people killed in Afghanistan earthquake
The death toll continues to rise, as does the number of injuries. At least 250 people are thought to have been killed and more than 150 injured following an earthquake in Afghanistan. The quake measured 6.1 on the Richter scale, striking the province of Paktika initially but tremors were felt across more than 500 km […]
4 years ago
Former President of Afghanistan apologises for fleeing Kabul – “it was the only way”
“I owe the Afghan people an explanation for leaving Kabul abruptly on 15 August after Taliban unexpectedly entered the city.” The former President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani has apologised for fleeing Kabul, saying he believed “it was the only way” to “keep the guns silent” and “save Kabul”. He said that he fled the presidential […]
5 years ago
Joe Biden warns of “highly likely” terror attack as US enters final phase of evacuations from Kabul
The US embassy has warned of a “specific, credible threat” at Kabul Airport. The US military has entered the final phase of evacuations from Kabul as US President Joe Biden has warned of a “highly likely” terror attack at Kabul Airport. Taliban officials have said that they are ready to take over the airport after […]
5 years ago
36 Irish citizens and residents have been successfully evacuated from Afghanistan
However, more Irish citizens and residents in the country have contacted the Irish Government in the last 48 hours requiring assistance. A total of 36 Irish citizens and residents have been successfully evacuated from Afghanistan, the Department of Defence has confirmed. On Thursday afternoon, Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney and the department issued an update […]
5 years ago
Explosion reported at Kabul Airport amid “very high threat” of terror attack
The Pentagon confirmed the news on Thursday. An explosion has taken place at the eastern gate outside the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul with gunfire and a number of casualties also being recorded so far, according to local media reports. Pentagon Press secretary, John Kirby, confirmed the explosion outside Kabul airport on Twitter on […]
5 years ago